Northeast States of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura are celebrating their 49th Statehood Day today. 

Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura became full-fledged states of India on January 21, 1972, under the North Eastern Region (Reorganisation) Act of 1971.   

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the three States on their Statehood Day. 

โ€œStatehood Day greetings to the people of Manipur. India is proud of Manipurโ€™s contribution to national development. Manipur is a powerhouse of innovation and sporting talent. I wish the state the very best in its journey towards progress,โ€ PM Modi said. 

โ€œThe culture and warm-hearted nature of the people of Tripura is admired across India,โ€ Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in his Statehood Day message for Tripura. 

โ€œBest wishes to the people of Tripura on the special occasion of their Statehood Day. The culture and warm-hearted nature of the people of Tripura is admired across India. The state has achieved outstanding progress in various fields. May the same spirit continue,โ€ he said. 

Wishing the people of Meghalaya, the Prime Minister said that the State is known for its remarkable kindness and spirit of brotherhood. 

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, tweeted a video message greeting the people of his state. 

โ€œTripura is witnessing a new era of progress and prosperity under the leadership of PM Modi,โ€ Biplab Kumar Deb said. 

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma shared a video clipping on Twitter and said, โ€œOn Meghalaya Day, we honour our resolute leaders before us who paved way for the creation of Meghalayaโ€ฆWishing everyone a Happy Meghalaya Day!โ€ 

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also took to twitter to wish the people of his State on Statehood day. 

He said, โ€œLet us pledge to work together for peaceful co-existence, progress and prosperity of our beautiful State.โ€ 

Meanwhile, wishes pour in from all sections.